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San Diego Comic-Con 2025 LIVE — 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' sequel, 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' trailer, 'Percy Jackson' season 2 release date and more
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is officially here! This veritable Nerdvana is the place for all the latest news of shows and movies related to nerd culture and fandom, whether it's DC Comics, Marvel Studios, or so many more beloved franchises. Well, that's the case most years, at least. But this year, Hollywood is bringing a more muted presence to Hall H and SDCC. Marvel Studios is essentially skipping the event, in no small part because it doesn't really have any party favors to bring. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is out, and the next upcoming MCU movie, "Avengers: Doomsday," just isn't Hall H-ready, yet. DC Studios is also expected to take things down a notch this year, though we're already seeing some DC news float to the top of the Comic-Con announcements. And while Marvel won't be in attendance, its parent company, Disney, is bringing the heat this year, with "Tron: Ares" and "Predator: Badlands" both making presentations in Hall H during SDCC 2025. So with plenty still to talk about, we're covering it all live here at Tom's Guide. So follow along with us as we cover all the latest show and movie announcements from San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Update: Date: 2025-07-25T12:44:05+00:00 Title: SDCC 2025 Day 2 schedule highlights Content: As we're getting closer to when Day 2 of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will get underway, I thought I'd share a few of the most noteworthy presentations and when they'll take place. That way, you'll know approximately when you can expect to hear more about your most anticipated watch: Update: Date: 2025-07-25T11:37:32+00:00 Title: What to expect from SDCC 2025 Day 2 Content: As you can see, there was still plenty of exciting news out of San Diego Comic-Con's first day (scroll back down this list if you don't believe us). Day 2 looks set to be no different, as there are big-name shows and movies on the docket. You'll definitely want to be watching out for news from the likes of "Outlander" season 8 (and prequel "Outlander: Blood of My Blood"), "Alien: Earth", "Predator: Badlands," "Tron: Ares", "Gen V" season 2, plus "Resident Alien" season 4, "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" season 3, "Rick & Morty" season 8, upcoming movie "The Long Walk," and more. Update: Date: 2025-07-25T10:56:32+00:00 Title: Major 'Invincible' updates from Robert Kirkman Content: During Robert Kirkman's SDCC 2025 panel, he revealed several details about Prime Video's "Invincible" animated series. Ahead of the convention, we learned that Grand Regent Thragg had been cast, and that Matthew Rhys had joined the cast in an undisclosed role. Rhys is not Thragg, though; SDCC revealed he'd been cast as Dinosaurus, instead (and the Thragg actor's still not been named). Kirkman also confirmed that he believes the show will require 7 to 9 seasons to tell the entire "Invincible" story. "Roughly seven to eight to nine seasons I think would be necessary to do the complete arc from the comics of "Invincible,"" he said. "So we'll see. Hopefully we get there. We get a ton of support from Amazon Prime and couldn't be more thrilled with how things are going. So, very excited and hopeful for it." (via IGN). Update: Date: 2025-07-25T10:30:50+00:00 Title: 'This Is Spinal Tap' sequel gets first trailer Content: 41 years on from the release of the original hilarious mockumentary, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" will see the now-estranged bandmates reunite for one final concert after a 15-year hiatus... and the first trailer was revealed during Collider's Directors on Director panel at SDCC 2025. Update: Date: 2025-07-25T09:54:17+00:00 Title: 'Twisted Metal' season 2 news Content: The cast of Peacock's "Twisted Metal" video game adaptation appeared at a panel yesterday, too, revealing some new details about the upcoming second season. Notably, Stephanie Beatriz (who plays Quiet in the show) revealed that the new season will take place seven months after the first (h/t Screen Rant). Our sister site Total Film were at the "Twisted Metal" panel, too, and shared that a sneak peek at the new season was shown during the presentation, and they've shared details about what they saw on X. As a reminder, "Twisted Metal" season 2 is getting a three-episode premiere on July 31, with two episodes airing weekly thereafter. Update: Date: 2025-07-25T08:57:25+00:00 Title: The Strangers - Chapter 2 teases more chills Content: "The Stranger - Chapter 2" director Renny Harlin teased the forthcoming horror flick yesterday (July 24), and SDCC attendees were treated to a hair-rising clip from the film (which has since been shared on social media). It hits theaters on September 26, 2025. Just when you thought you were safe. Check out this exclusive clip of #TheStrangersMovie – Chapter 2, straight from #SDCC. 25, 2025 Update: Date: 2025-07-25T08:25:37+00:00 Title: What happened at SDCC 2025 so far? Content: I'm kicking off today's SDCC 2025 coverage with a quick round-up of everything we mentioned yesterday (before digging around for any announcements we might have missed out on: Update: Date: 2025-07-24T20:09:48+00:00 Title: 'Ahsoka' season 2 production still revealed Content: Another update from the world of "Star Wars." Industrial Light and Magic took to Threads to show of this production still from "Ahsoka" season 2, featuring Eman Esfandi as the Jedi Ezra Bridger. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T19:16:40+00:00 Title: 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' season 2 gets an official trailer Content: Come sail away. #PercyJackson and the Olympians Season 2 is coming to #DisneyPlus December 10. 24, 2025 Looks like I should have waited on the "Percy Jackson" news, because now there's an official season 2 trailer to go with its Dec. 10 release date. Check it out above. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T19:12:47+00:00 Title: The Legend of Vox Machina will return in 2026 — and is renewed for season 5 Content: Next year will be the Year of Fuck Shit Up! Our heroes return for more debauchery in The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 in 2026! 24, 2025 After revealing "The Mighty Nein," Critical Role decided to do its best "Oceans Eleven" impression and dropped a heist-themed "The Legend of Vox Machina" trailer. But will season 4 steal our hearts? We'll have to hop on Prime Video next year to find and the show's been renewed for season 5, which will be the show's last. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T19:07:48+00:00 Title: First look at 'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' Content: 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: The first still of Darth Maul from Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has been revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2025!#StarWars #SDCC 24, 2025 No Marvel news, but Disney and Star Wars just gave us a first look at the upcoming animated show "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord" (h/t The Mancalorians on X). Update: Date: 2025-07-24T18:50:42+00:00 Title: 'The Mighty Nein' has a mighty voice cast Content: Here's the voice cast for "The Mighty Nein," which is absolutely loaded: Update: Date: 2025-07-24T18:47:05+00:00 Title: Critical Role reveals 'The Mighty Nein' teaser — and hour-long episodes Content: Which is it - The Mighty Nein or The Sensual Seven? Whatever it is, looks like it comes to exclusively to Prime Video on November 19th! 24, 2025 Fans of "The Legend of Vox Machina" (like yours truly) have been awaiting Critical Role's panel for news on the beloved Prime Video animated show. That news may still come, but first, we get a teaser trailer for Critical Role's new Prime Video show, "The Mighty Nein," which the trailer jokingly dubs "The Sensual Seven." Episodes will be an hour long and the show premieres on Prime Video on Nov. 19 (h/t Animated Views on X). It looks like if you enjoyed "Vox Machina," you'll definitely need to check it out. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T18:34:58+00:00 Title: 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' season 2 release date revealed Content: "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" has been promoted heavily this week, leading up to the show's SDCC panel, and now the big news has dropped. Season 2 will premiere on Disney Plus on December 10 (h/t Percy Jackson News on X). Update: Date: 2025-07-24T18:27:24+00:00 Title: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' gets another sequel Content: First look at the new 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' sequel series 'AVATAR: SEVEN HAVENS'• Will consist of 26 half-hour episodes over 2 seasons• Follows Earthbending twins after a world-shattering disaster where one discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra 24, 2025 It took until the end of the panel, but the team from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" gave us some big news in the in attendance got a first look at "Avatar: Seven Havens" (h/t Discussing Film on X). This will be a direct sequel to "The Legend of Korra" and will consist of two 13-episode seasons, featuring 30-minute-long episodes. "Avatar: Seven Havens" follows Earthbending twins Pavi and Jae (possibly Jay) (h/t Cartoon Universe on X), and the story will begin with a massive disaster that causes Pavi to realize she's the new Avatar. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T18:08:54+00:00 Title: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' official trailer debuts before today's Hall H panel Content: "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" has a panel in Hall H later today, and was expected to show off the next chapter in the Blumhouse movie franchise. But the production house of horror decided to get the jump on all of us, and dropped a trailer for the highly anticipated sequel earlier today. Mike (Josh Hutcherson), Vanessa (You's Elizabeth Lail), and Abby (Piper Rubio) have all returned from the first movie, and they're set to face off against a host of creepy animatronics yet again. But this time, their former enemy Freddy Fazbear is asking them for help. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T17:00:39+00:00 Title: No Marvel this year — but still plenty of Marvel news Content: As mentioned already, Marvel Studios won't have a Hall H presence this year. Maybe that's why its Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Feige, gave a massive Marvel update last Friday. Some of the highlights? Recasting the X-Men and Tony Stark, the future of Miles Morales in the MCU and more. It's a major update that's worth reading for Marvel fans. Plus, Marvel's big MCU movie is already out, so there's no need to show it off. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" first reactions have been positive and its Rotten Tomatoes score debut was higher than its DCU rival, "Superman." We even called the movie a "breath of fresh air" in our "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" review. Update: Date: 2025-07-24T16:33:56+00:00 Title: 'Booster Gold' gets a Comic-Con update Content: 'Booster Gold' may not be a name you're familiar with, but you soon will be, if James Gunn has anything to say about it. The DC Studios chief has been working on a series for the charlatan-turned-superhero that uses ordinary technology from the future to perform extraordinary feats in the present day. Now, it looks like he's found a writer to helm the upcoming HBO show. Deadline is reporting that "Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins has been hired write the pilot for this DCU show. If this pilot is picked up for a series order, it's expected that Jenkins will be attached as showrunners, keeping him at the helm as it moves closer to a series premiere.
Tom's Guide
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Invincible' just got a major update ahead of season 4 — and it's adding a new cast member
"Invincible" season 5 is officially greenlit. Yes, season 4 still won't be here until next year, but according to Variety, Prime Video has seen enough to renew its animated superhero show for another season — despite the fact that audiences haven't seen an episode of the show since the season 3 finale. But that's not the only "Invincible" news we've learned. In its report on the season 5 renewal, Variety also revealed that Matthew Rhys will be joining the cast in an undisclosed role — but I think I know who he's voicing. When "Invincible" creator Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment announced that season 4 will debut sometime in 2026 via an Instagram post, that wasn't the only thing it revealed. The post also announced that "Thragg has been cast." A post shared by INVINCIBLE (@ A photo posted by on Thragg is a familiar name for fans of the "Invincible" comics. Also known as Lord Thragg or Grand Regent Thragg, he is the ruler of the Viltrumite Empire. Since his casting was announced, he's been expected by fans to serve as the main antagonist for Mark Grayson / Invincible going forward. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 30-day free trial for Amazon Prime! Why pay for Prime Video when it's included with Amazon Prime? Try it free for 30 days. Thragg is even more powerful than Conquest in the comics, and those who watched season 3 know how difficult Conquest was to defeat. It's been expected that a bigger name will be cast to voice Thragg, and with the announcement of Rhys joining season 4 in an undisclosed role, I think we've just learned who Thragg is. To be clear, this is entirely speculation. But an actor of Rhys' caliber would make total sense to voice the villainous emperor. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately: Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Invincible Season 5 Renewal: Matthew Rhys joins cast — Fans go wild guessing: Will he play Thragg or Dinosaurus?
Amazon Prime Video's Invincible continues to go from strength to strength, with the show now renewed for a fifth season before season 4 even debuts. The series, adapted from Robert Kirman best-selling comic books of the same name, premiered in March 2021 and has been consistently acclaimed since, with season 3 being the most watched animated series in Prime Video's history. Additionally, Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, known for his roles as Phil Jennings in The Americans and Emperor Belos in The Owl House, has joined the voice cast of Invincible season 4, with there being widespread speculation on who his character is. This has been fueled by Robert Kirkman revealing that season 4 will introduce Thragg, the Viltrumite Grand Regent, although fans have also wondered whether Rhys actually plays Dinosaurus instead, among other possibilities. WHO IS MATTHEW RHYS VOICING in invincible?? dinosaurus??? Thragg??? Invincible X account fuels Matthew Rhys speculation Ever since Invincible's season 5 renewal, fans have begun to speculate on what Matthey Rhys's casting signifies, and who he might be playing, with the official Invincible X account openly egging them on. Also yes, that is the legendary Matthew Rhys, joining Seasons 4 and 5 as [REDACTED BY THE GDA] User Speed Boom tweeted four possible options for Matthew Rhys's role which were Thragg, Dinosaurus, Space Racer and Wolf-Man and told everyone to 'place your bets'. Everyone place your bets!!! User dart the clown speculated he might be playing Dinosaurus or Tech Jacket. Tech jacket or dinosaurus User REBEL-628 also considered those roles a possibility, but believed he might actually voice Space Racer. I can hear Mathew voicing tech jacket or human dinosaurus might be biased but I could be wrong and he'll be space racer User FlyingLine recognized Matthew Rhys as Belos from The Owl House, and said he'd be amazing at playing villains. Oh shit that's Belos from The Owl House, this man is AMAZING at voicing villains User Gabriel_Aaron28 also wondered if Matthew Rhys would play Thragg. Thragg ? But he later agreed with someone who said Rhys might play Dinosaurus instead. Was definitely thinking that i personally wanted Jack Quaid and Christopher Judge as him Invincible season 4 has been announced for 2026 According to the show's X account, Invincible season 4 will release in 2026. The account also teased a series-original storyline featuring Darkblood that isn't adapted from the comics. No new episode today, so how about an everything we know about Season 4 so far post?
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Invincible' Scores Early Season 5 Renewal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Invincible" won't be going away any time soon. In spite of just finishing its third season in March and its Season 4 premiere being months away, "Invincible" has been renewed for Season 5 at Amazon Prime Video. Read More: John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' Additionally it's been announced that Matthew Rhys ("A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," "The Americans") has been added to the voice cast. The titular hero (Steven Yeun) of "Invincible." The titular hero (Steven Yeun) of "Invincible." Amazon Studios We don't know yet who Rhys will voice in "Invincible," but one possibility is the villain Thragg. The ruler of the Viltrum Empire, Thragg is the chief antagonist of the "Invincible" comics and has yet to show up in the series. "Invincible" creator Robert Kirkman previously told Variety that the upcoming Season 4 would feature the screen debut of Grand Regent Thragg, though there's no telling whether or not it will be Rhys voicing the bad guy. "It would certainly be weird if [Thragg] didn't show up in the show," Kirkman said. "I mean, I don't know. It's so tough. Here's what I'll say: He's been cast and he's amazing." While it's good news for "Invincible" that it's received an early Season 5 renewal, it shouldn't be particularly surprising. The show was renewed for its fourth season before Season 3 saw the light of day, and likewise was renewed for Season 3 before Season 2 streamed. It also shouldn't be too surprising considering the show's stellar performance. Season 3 of "Invincible" proved to be Amazon Prime's most watched animation season of all time. The renewal news comes not long after the show's second Emmy nomination, with Steven Yeun nominated for the first time for outstanding character voice-over performance. "Invincible" is based on the comics of the same name. When Mark Grayson, son of the world's most powerful superhero, comes of age his own super powers emerge, and among the challenges he's forced to face is a heritage that's much darker than he ever imagined. Invincible's voice cast includes Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Melise Jow, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Clancy Brown, Zachary Quinto, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ben Schwartz, Khary Payton, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jay Pharoah, Mark Hamill, and Ross Marquand. More Comics: 'Wonder Woman' Reboot Fast-Tracked at DC Studios 'Supergirl' Poster Teases A More Rebellious Superhero
